OpenAI
OpenAI’s Frontier Governance Framework
OpenAI has released its Frontier Governance Framework to align safety practices with emerging legal standards like the EU AI Act.
The Verge
Gemini is in danger of going full Copilot
Google is increasingly embedding Gemini throughout its ecosystem, frustrating users who feel the aggressive AI integration mimics Microsoft’s unpopular Copilot strategy.
Notebookcheck
Ex-Google CEO booed at University of Arizona over AI remarks
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos from University of Arizona graduates while discussing the growing impact of artificial intelligence on their futures.
TechCrunch
SandboxAQ brings its drug discovery models to Claude — no PhD in computing required
SandboxAQ is integrating its physics-grounded AI models into Anthropic’s Claude, enabling users to perform complex drug discovery tasks using simple natural language.
The Independent
Barnes & Noble CEO backs selling AI-written books in stores
Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt stated he will sell AI-written books provided they are clearly labeled and do not mislead consumers.
TechCrunch
Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare
Anthropic has acquired Stainless, a developer tools startup that automates SDK creation, to integrate the technology into its own ecosystem.
The Verge
Musk v. Altman proved that AI is led by the wrong people
The Musk v. Altman trial revealed deep distrust and power struggles among top AI leaders, raising concerns about who controls the industry's future.
Anthropic
Anthropic acquires Stainless
Anthropic has acquired Stainless, a developer of SDKs and MCP server tools, to enhance Claude's ability to connect with external data and tools.
AP News
Court rejects Elon Musk's claims against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman | AP News
A federal judge dismissed Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, ruling that Musk filed his claims after the statute of limitations expired.
The Verge
Elon Musk lost his case against Sam Altman
A jury ruled against Elon Musk in his lawsuit accusing OpenAI leadership of abandoning its original nonprofit mission.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI
A California jury unanimously ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman, and others was filed past the legal deadline.
Anthropic
Anthropic acquires Stainless
Anthropic has acquired Stainless, a developer of SDKs and MCP server tools, to enhance Claude's ability to connect with external data and tools.
PC Guide
Linus Torvalds comments on “unmanageable” AI bug reports for Linux maintainers
Linus Torvalds warns that AI-generated bug reports are overwhelming Linux maintainers with duplicate, low-value submissions.
The Verge
Amazon Alexa Plus can now create AI-generated podcasts
Amazon has updated Alexa Plus to allow users to generate custom, AI-hosted podcasts on a wide variety of topics.
TechCrunch
Amazon’s new Alexa+ powered feature can generate podcast episodes
Amazon has launched a new Alexa+ feature that uses AI to generate personalized podcast episodes on demand based on any topic.
Thelowdownblog
Microsoft Cancels Internal Anthropic Licenses As Shift To Token-Based AI Billing Blows Up Annual Budgets In Months
Microsoft terminated its internal Anthropic Claude pilot program because soaring token-based AI costs are rapidly exhausting enterprise budgets across the tech industry.
TechCrunch
South Korea’s LetinAR is building optics behind AI glasses
South Korean startup LetinAR is developing advanced PinTILT optical technology to create thinner, lighter, and more power-efficient lenses for future AI smart glasses.
Blocknow: Be ready. Be informed
The Smartest Money on Earth Sold $8B in Microsoft and Cut Nvidia 93% in Q1
Prominent hedge funds significantly reduced positions in major AI stocks like Microsoft and Nvidia during Q1, raising concerns about potential market bubbles.
TechCrunch
Apple’s Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats
Apple's upcoming Siri update may introduce privacy features like automatic chat deletion to differentiate its AI from competitors.
TechCrunch
Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial
The trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI has centered on the trustworthiness of CEO Sam Altman and the broader transparency of AI labs.
The Verge
Revamped Siri will reportedly offer auto-deleting chats
Apple plans to introduce auto-deleting chat histories in its revamped Siri, emphasizing user privacy as a key differentiator in the AI market.
The Verge
University of Arizona students boo Eric Schmidt’s AI cheerleading during commencement
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt faced boos from University of Arizona graduates while promoting artificial intelligence during his commencement address.
PPC Land
Publicis buys LiveRamp for $2.5 billion in agentic AI data play
Publicis Groupe has agreed to acquire data collaboration platform LiveRamp for $2.5 billion to bolster its data co-creation and agentic AI capabilities.
TechCrunch
If you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI
Recent commencement speakers face student backlash when discussing artificial intelligence amidst growing economic anxiety among graduates.
The Verge
Chatbots at the drive-thru are just the beginning
Fast-food chains are integrating AI into operations beyond drive-thru chatbots, despite significant customer dissatisfaction and concerns regarding technology accuracy.
Mother Jones
Exclusive: Departing Meta staffer posts biting anti-AI video internally amid mass layoffs
A departing Meta engineer created a viral parody video criticizing the company's shift toward AI and recent mass layoffs.
TechCrunch
The haves and have nots of the AI gold rush
The AI boom creates immense wealth for a few, while many others face job insecurity and financial uncertainty.
TechCrunch
Research repository ArXiv will ban authors for a year if they let AI do all the work
ArXiv will impose a one-year ban on authors who submit research papers containing evidence of unchecked, AI-generated errors or hallucinations.
The Verge
Sony tries to explain that its AI Camera Assistant doesn’t suck
Sony is clarifying the functionality of its AI Camera Assistant after receiving criticism over poor-quality photo suggestions on the Xperia 1 VI.
TechCrunch
OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman reportedly takes charge of product strategy
Greg Brockman is leading OpenAI's product strategy, aiming to unify ChatGPT and Codex into a singular, agentic user experience.
Ars Technica
The US is betting on AI to catch insider trading in prediction markets
The CFTC is leveraging AI and blockchain analysis to identify and prosecute illegal insider trading within global prediction markets.
OpenAI
Introducing OpenAI for Singapore
OpenAI partners with Singapore's MDDI to launch OpenAI for Singapore, focusing on AI deployment, talent development, and broader AI access.
Anthropic
Where things stand with the Department of War
Anthropic is challenging its designation as a supply chain risk by the Department of War, asserting the action is legally unsound and narrowly scoped.
The Verge
YouTube is expanding its AI deepfake detection tool to all adult users
YouTube is rolling out an AI-powered likeness detection tool to all adult users to help identify and remove unauthorized deepfakes of themselves.
The Verge
ArXiv will ban researchers who upload papers full of AI slop
ArXiv is implementing one-year bans for researchers who submit papers containing unverified AI-generated content or errors.
The Verge
OpenAI keeps shuffling its executives in bid to win AI agent battle
OpenAI reorganizes its product leadership, with Greg Brockman now officially leading product strategy and all things product.
TechCrunch
Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up
Lake Tahoe faces an urgent need for a new energy provider as AI data center demand strains regional power supplies and drives up costs.
WIRED
Greg Brockman Officially Takes Control of OpenAI’s Products in Latest Shake-Up
OpenAI has appointed cofounder Greg Brockman to lead product strategy as part of a major reorganization to unify its core AI offerings.
The Verge
AI radio hosts demonstrate why AI can’t be trusted alone
Andon Labs' experiment with AI-run radio stations ended in failure, highlighting the significant limitations and erratic behavior of current autonomous AI models.
The Verge
Does Trump Mobile know how many stripes are on the American flag?
Trump Mobile faces criticism for featuring an inaccurate American flag with incorrect stripe counts on its T1 phone branding and marketing materials.
The Verge
Google updates its spam rules to include attempts to ‘manipulate’ AI
Google has updated its spam policy to explicitly penalize websites that attempt to manipulate generative AI search results and AI Overviews.
The Verge
OpenAI now wants ChatGPT to access your bank accounts
OpenAI is introducing a feature for Pro subscribers that allows ChatGPT to securely connect to bank accounts via Plaid for financial insights.
TechCrunch
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for personal finance, will let you connect bank accounts
OpenAI now offers personal finance tools for ChatGPT Pro users, allowing bank account connections for financial analysis.
The Verge
The promises and pitfalls of personalized health
Personalized health technology offers great potential, but currently requires significant user effort and often fails to account for complex, individual medical conditions.
TechCrunch
Runway started by helping filmmakers — now it wants to beat Google at AI
AI video startup Runway is shifting its focus from content creation to developing foundational world models to solve complex global problems.
PC Guide
Recent poll shows that 70% of Americans don’t want AI data centers being built in their local area
A new Gallup poll reveals that 70% of Americans oppose the construction of AI data centers in their local communities due to resource concerns.
TechCrunch
Osaurus brings both local and cloud AI models to your Mac
Osaurus is an open-source Mac application that allows users to integrate local and cloud-based AI models into a single, secure, hardware-isolated environment.
The Verge
AI research papers are getting better, and it’s a big problem for scientists
The rise of high-quality AI-generated research papers is overwhelming the peer-review system and challenging the integrity of scientific publishing.
ZSky AI
ZSky AI — Free AI Image Generator, Editor & 1080p Video Creator
ZSky AI is a free, unlimited platform offering high-speed AI image generation and 1080p video creation for commercial and creative use.
Anthropic
PwC is deploying Claude to build technology, execute deals, and reinvent enterprise functions for clients
PwC expands its alliance with Anthropic, deploying Claude AI to build technology, execute deals, and transform enterprise functions for clients.
OpenAI
A new personal finance experience in ChatGPT
OpenAI has launched a new personal finance feature in ChatGPT, allowing U.S. Pro users to connect financial accounts for personalized budgeting and insights.
OpenAI
Databricks brings GPT-5.5 to enterprise agent workflows
Databricks has integrated GPT-5.5 into its enterprise agent workflows, achieving record-breaking accuracy on the OfficeQA Pro benchmark for complex document tasks.
OpenAI
How sales teams use Codex
Codex streamlines sales workflows by synthesizing fragmented account data into actionable drafts like briefings, strategies, and risk assessments.
OpenAI
How business operations teams use Codex
Codex assists business operations teams by synthesizing fragmented project data into professional drafts, briefs, and decision-making packets for leadership review.
OpenAI
How data science teams use Codex
Codex assists data science teams in transforming raw data and business context into polished, actionable deliverables like KPI reports and analysis specs.
TechCrunch
What the jury will actually decide in the case of Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman
A California jury is deliberating whether OpenAI breached agreements regarding Elon Musk’s donations and its nonprofit mission.
The Verge
Closing time
Closing arguments in the Musk v. Altman trial highlighted significant legal blunders by Musk's team and revealed damaging insights into his AI ventures.
TechCrunch
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI has been bleeding staff since its merger
Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI faces significant staff departures, including key researchers and engineers, following its merger and reports of intense workplace pressure.
The Verge
Behold, the Elon Musk jackass trophy
A trophy inscribed with “Never stop being a jackass” became a focal point in the Musk v. Altman lawsuit regarding OpenAI's origins.
TechCrunch
OpenAI says Codex is coming to your phone
OpenAI has integrated its Codex coding tool into the ChatGPT mobile app, enabling remote workflow management for developers on iOS and Android.
OpenAI
Sea's View on the Future of Agentic Software Development with Codex
Sea Limited is adopting Codex to transform engineering workflows, shifting developers from syntax writing to becoming high-level system orchestrators.
The Verge
OpenAI’s Codex is now in the ChatGPT mobile app
OpenAI has integrated its desktop coding tool, Codex, into the ChatGPT mobile app, allowing users to control desktop tasks remotely via their phones.
TechCrunch
What happens when AI starts building itself?
Recursive Superintelligence aims to create AI that autonomously improves itself without human intervention.
TechCrunch
OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn’t be the first partner to feel burned
OpenAI is reportedly considering legal action against Apple due to disappointing subscription growth and poor integration of ChatGPT within Apple's ecosystem.
TechCrunch
Clawdmeter turns your Claude Code usage stats into a tiny desktop dashboard
The open-source Clawdmeter is a desktop device that tracks and visualizes your Claude Code AI token usage with pixel-art animations.
TechCrunch
In just 3 weeks, StrictlyVC is coming to Los Angeles
TechCrunch
Anthropic releases Opus 4.8 with new ‘dynamic workflow’ tool
The Verge
Claude’s new model is more ‘honest’ when it messes up
Anthropic
Introducing Claude Opus 4.8
The Verge
A $2,000 AI-generated film will make its debut at Tribeca
The Verge
YouTube takes baby steps to being a real podcast app
TechCrunch
How long is Anthropic’s lease with SpaceX? Opinions vary.
TechCrunch
Sesame, the conversational AI startup from Oculus founders, launches its iOS app
Gemini
Catch up on 12 major I/O 2026 moments
TechCrunch
Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more
